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P898 HVM

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,376 mi
Last recorded93,376 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 HVM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,600 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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P898 HVM is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P898 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P898 HVM registered?

P898 HVM is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P898 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 HVM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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